TCA 39-17-1508
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What does this charge mean?
It is illegal to sell cigarettes or smokeless tobacco products unless they are in their original, sealed manufacturer's package with the federal health warning label. You cannot break up packages, remove products from original packaging, or sell loose cigarettes or tobacco. Violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50.
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It is unlawful for any person to sell cigarettes or smokeless tobacco products except in the original, sealed package in which they were placed by the manufacturer that bears the health warning required by federal law.
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TCA Section39-17-1508